Bulletin Board

To post local events in the Connection, mail 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102, e-mail Lea Mae Rice at burke@connectionnewspapers.com or fax 703-917-0991. Deadline is the Thursday before the week of the event. Photos/artwork encouraged. Call 703-917-6459.

Ladies Luncheon. The Springfield Women's Connection offers "Celebrate A New Year, A New Place, A New You" 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Springfield Golf & Country Club, 8301 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield. $17 includes luncheon and free care for children from 6 months to 6 years. Reserve a spot by Jan. 8, 12 p.m. by calling 703-768-4186 or 703-569-4670, or e-mailing sawmcon@comcast.net.

AKA Legislative Day. The women of the Mid-Atlantic Region of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. participate in their Annual Legislative Day at 9:30 a.m. in the 7th Floor West Conference Room in the General Assembly Building in Richmond. The program includes an overview of 2007 legislation, the bills proposed for the 2007 General Assembly session, and a panel discussion with key advocacy organizations. For more, contact Fairfax County chapter representative Lori Austin at 703-818-9544.

Pohick Rangers Jr. Children ages 6-8 can learn about the environment through interactive studies in this first part of a six-part series, 3-5 p.m. at Hidden Pond Nature Center, 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield. $75 for series. Reservations required. For more call 703-451-9588.

First Page. A group for all aspiring writers, novices and experts of all genres 7 p.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Adults. Call 703-339-4610.